Brinkley Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brinkley Family Foundation is a private foundation in Norman, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $90,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$90,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $87,000 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80,000 | 18 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $87,000 | 18 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $90,000 | 19 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Brinkley Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Brinkley Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 19 | $90,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Children & Families Inc | Benefit children & families | $10,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma | Benefit general operations | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Benefit general operations | $10,000 |
| United Way | Further the mission of the united way | $10,000 |
| Wild Care Foundation | Benefit general operations | $10,000 |
| Bethesda Alternative Inc | Benefit general operations | $6,000 |
| Mary Abbott Children's House Inc | Benefit general operations | $6,000 |
| Bridges of Norman Inc | Benefit education | $5,000 |
| The Virture Center | Benefit general operations | $4,000 |
| Oeta Foundation | Benefit general operations | $3,000 |
| Citizens Advisory Board | Benefit general operations | $2,000 |
| Firehouse Art Center | Benefit general operations | $2,000 |
| Food and Shelter Inc | Benefit general operations | $2,000 |
| Norman Regional Health Foundation | Benefit general operations | $2,000 |
| The Sooner Theater | Benefit general operations | $2,000 |
| Transition House | Benefit general operations | $2,000 |
| Teen Recovery Solutions Inc | Benefit general operations | $2,000 |
| Assistance League of Norman | Benefit general operations | $1,000 |
| Payne Education Center | Benefit education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan R Brinkley
- Anne W Brinkley
- J Ronald Bowles
Questions people ask
Does Brinkley Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brinkley Family Foundation give?
$90,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Brinkley Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alan R Brinkley (President/Treasurer), Anne W Brinkley (Secretary) and J Ronald Bowles (Asst. Secretary).
What does Brinkley Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and food and hunger.